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NCLEX-PN

Category - Pharmacological Therapies

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The nurse is ordered to administer an oral anti-hypertensive medication to a female client. The client says, “I am certain I normally take a blue tablet at this time of the day. I wonder why you are giving me a green one.” Which of the following responses of the nurse is the most appropriate?
  1. “I am certain that this is the prescribed medication for you. Maybe the other nurses gave you the wrong drug.”
  2. “The colors of the tablets may change, but this tablet consists of the same chemical components.”
  3. “I will contact the physician right away. I’ll be back shortly.”
  4. “I’ll re-check the drug and the order. I’ll be back shortly.”
Explanation
Answer: D - The most appropriate action of the nurse is to check for the name of the drug, the strength, and the medication order. The other responses are not appropriate.
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